January 5 was historic for Brazilian cinema and for Globo with Fernanda Torres' victory at the Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Drama Film for her performance in "I'm Still Here," the first Globoplay Original film. This milestone represents Brazil's first win in the category, 26 years after Fernanda Montenegro, Torres' mother, was nominated for her role in "Central Station," which won the award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1999.
"We are extremely proud and thrilled with Fernanda Torres' Golden Globe win. This award not only highlights Fernanda's exceptional talent, but also the quality and relevance of Brazilian cinema and Globoplay's original productions. 'I'm Still Here' is a film that deeply touches on historical and emotional issues in Brazil, and seeing this international recognition is an immense honor for all of us. We will continue to invest in stories that deserve to be told and that resonate with a global audience," celebrated Manuel Belmar, Director of Digital Products, Finance, Legal and Infrastructure at Globo.
Fernanda Torres competed with big names in cinema, including Nicole Kidman ("Babygirl"), Angelina Jolie ("Maria Callas"), Kate Winslet ("Lee"), Tilda Swinton ("The Room Next Door"), and Pamela Anderson ("The Last Showgirl").
Based on Marcelo Rubens Paiva's eponymous book, "I'm Still Here" tells the story of Eunice Paiva's search for her husband, Rubens Paiva, a former congressman who disappeared during Brazil's military regime. The production has been praised by critics around the world for its sensitive storytelling and standout performances, particularly Fernanda Torres in the role of Eunice.
Co-produced between Brazil and France, the cast includes prominent names such as Selton Mello, Fernanda Montenegro, Marjorie Estiano, Antônio Saboia, Maeve Jinkings, Humberto Carrão and Dan Stulbach. The film is produced by VideoFilmes, RT Features and Mact Productions, in co-production with Globoplay, ARTE France, and Conspiração, and distributed in Brazil by Sony Pictures.
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